2016 MERCEDES-BENZ E-Class CABRIOLET warning lights

vehicle, and consequently switches the head-
lamps from high beam to low beam.
The system automatically adapts the low-beam
headlamp range depending on the distance to
the other vehicle. Once the system no longer
detects any other vehicles, it reactivates the
high-beam headlamps.
The system's optical sensor is located behind
the windshield near the overhead control panel.
Important safety notes
GWARNING
Adaptive Highbeam Assist does not recognize
road users:
Rwho have no lights, e.g. pedestrians
Rwho have poor lighting, e.g. cyclists
Rwhose lighting is blocked, e.g. by a barrier
In very rare cases, Adaptive Highbeam Assist
may fail to recognize other road users that
have lights, or may recognize them too late. In this or similar situations, the automatic high-
beam headlamps will not be deactivated or
activated regardless. There is a risk of an acci-
dent.
Always carefully observe the traffic conditions
and switch off the high-beam headlamps in
good time.
Adaptive Highbeam Assist cannot take into
account road, weather or traffic conditions.
Adaptive Highbeam Assist is only an aid. You are responsible for adjusting the vehicle's lighting
to the prevailing light, visibility and traffic con-
ditions.
In particular, the detection of obstacles can be
restricted if there is:
Rpoor visibility, e.g. due to fog, heavy rain or
snow
Rdirt on the sensors or the sensors are
obscured
Switching Adaptive Highbeam Assist
on/off
XTo switch on: turn the light switch to Ã.
XPress the combination switch beyond the
pressure point in the direction of arrow :.
The _ indicator lamp in the multifunction
display lights up when it is dark and the light
sensor activates the low-beam headlamps.
If you are driving at speeds above approx-
imately 16 mph (25 km/h):
The headlamp range is set automatically
depending on the distance between the vehi-
cle and other road users.
If you are driving at speeds above approx-
imately 19 mph (30 km/h) and no other road
users have been detected:
The high-beam headlamps are switched on
automatically. The Kindicator lamp in the
instrument cluster also lights up.
If you are driving at speeds below approx-
imately 16 mph (25 km/h) or other road users
have been detected or the roads are ade-
quately lit:
The high-beam headlamps are switched off
automatically. The Kindicator lamp in the
instrument cluster goes out. The _indi-
cator lamp in the multifunction display
remains lit.
XTo switch off: move the combination switch
back to its normal position or move the light
switch to another position.
The _ indicator lamp in the instrument
cluster goes out.
Headlamps fogged up on the inside
Certain climatic and physical conditions may
cause moisture to form in the headlamp. This
moisture does not affect the functionality of the
headlamp.
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Lights and windshield wipers

Interior lighting
Overview of interior lighting
:uSwitches th einterio rlighting on/off
;| Switches th eautomatic interio rlight-
ing control on/off
=p Switches th eright-hand reading lamp
on/off
?c Switches th efron tinterio rlighting on /
off
Ap Switches th eleft-han dreading lamp
on/off
Interior lighting control
General notes
In order to preven tth evehicle's battery from
discharging ,th einterio rlighting function sare
automatically deactivated after som etime
except when th eSmartKey is in position 2in th e
ignition lock.
Automatic interior lighting control
XTo switch on/off: press the| button.
When th eautomatic interio rlighting control is
activated, th ebutto nis flus hwit hth eover-
head control panel.
The interio rlighting automatically switches on if
you:
Runlock th evehicl e
Ropenadoor
Rremove th eSmartKey from th eignition loc k
The interio rligh tis activated for ashort while
when th eSmartKey is remove dfrom th eignition
lock. You can activat ethis delaye dswitch-off
usin gth eon-board computer (
Ypage 200).
Replacing bulbs
Important safety notes
GWARNING
Bulbs, lamp sand connectors can get ver yhot
when operating .If you chang e abulb, you
could burn yourself on these components.
Ther eis aris kof injury.
Allow these component sto cool down before
changing abulb.
Vehicles with static LED headlamps:
Do no tuse abulb that has been dropped or if it s
glass tub ehas been scratched.
The bulb may explod eif:
Ryou touch it
Rit is hot
Ryou dro pit
Ryou scratch it
Only operate bulbs in enclosed lamp sdesigned
for that purpose .Only instal lspar ebulbs of th e
sam etyp eand th especifie dvoltage.
Mark son th eglass tub ereduce th eservic elife
of th ebulbs .Do no ttouch th eglass tub ewit h
your bare hands. If necessary, clean th eglass
tub ewhen cold wit halcohol or spirit and rub it
off wit h alint-free cloth .
Protect bulbs from moisture during operation .
Do no tallow bulbs to come int ocontact wit h
liquids.
Only replace th ebulbs listed (
Ypage 114).
Hav eth ebulbs that you canno treplace yourself
replace dat aqualified specialist workshop.
If you require assistanc ereplacing bulbs ,con-
sult aqualified specialist workshop.
If th ene wbulb still does no tligh tup, consult a
qualified specialist workshop.
Headlamps and lights are an important aspect of
vehicl esafety. You must there for
ema
k esur e
that these function correctl yat all times .Hav e
th eheadlamp setting checke dregularly.
Vehicles with static LED headlamp s
The fron tand rear ligh tclusters of your vehicl e
are equipped wit hLE Dligh tbulbs .Do no t
replace th ebulbs yourself .Contac t aqualified
specialist workshop whic hhas th enecessar y
specialist knowledge and tools to carry out th e
wor krequired.
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Lights and windshield wipers
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Key positions with KEYLESS-GO
:Start/Stopbutto n
;Ignition loc k
As soo nas th eignition is switched on ,all th e
indicator lamps in th einstrumen tcluste rligh t
up. Further information on situation swher ean
indicator lamp either fails to go out after starting
th eengin eor lights up while driving
(
Ypage 226).
If Start/Sto pbutto n: has no tyet been
pressed, this correspond sto th eke ybein g
remove dfrom th eignition .
XTo switch on th epower supply :press
Start/Sto pbutto n: once.
The power suppl yis switched on .You can no w
activat eth ewindshield wipers, for example .
The power suppl yis switched off again if:
Rth edriver' sdoor is opened and
Ryou press Start/Sto pbutto n: twice when in
this position
XTo switch on th eignition: press Start/Sto p
butto n: twice.
The ignition is switched on .
If you press Start/Sto pbutto n: once when
in this position ,th eignition is deactivated
again .
Removing the Start/S topbutton
You can remove th eStart/Sto pbutto nfrom th e
ignition loc kand start th evehicl eas normal
usin gth eSmartkey.
It is only possible to switch between Start/Sto p
butto nmod eand Smartke yoperation when th e
transmission is in position P.
XRemove Start/Stopbutto n: from ignition
loc k;.
You do no thave to remove th eStart/Sto pbut -
to nfrom th eignition loc kwhen you leav eth e
vehicle. You should, however ,always tak eth e
Smartke ywit hyou when leaving th evehicle. As
lon gas th eSmartke yis in th evehicle:
Rth evehicl ecan be started usin gth eStart /
Stop butto n
Rtheelectrically powered equipmen tcan be
operate d
Starting the engine
Important safety notes
GWARNIN G
If children are lef tunsupervised in th evehicle,
they could:
Ropen th edoors, thus endangering other
people or road users.
Rget out and disrupt traffic.
Roperate th evehicle's equipment.
Additionally, children could set th evehicl ein
motion if, for example ,they:
Rrelease th eparking brake.
Rshiftin gth eautomatic transmission out of
park positio nP
RStart th eengine.
Ther eis aris kof an acciden tand injury.
When leaving th evehicle, always tak eth e
SmartKey wit hyou and loc kth evehicle. Never
leav echildren or animals unattended in th e
vehicle. Always keep th eSmartKey out of
reac hof children .
GWARNING
Combustion engines emit poisonous exhaust
gase ssuc has carbon monoxide. Inhalin g
these exhaust gase sleads to poisoning .Ther e
is aris kof fatal injury. Therefore never leav e
th eengin erunnin gin enclosed spaces with-
out sufficien tventilation .
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If you brake the vehicle with the parking brake,
the brake lamps will not light up.
XTo apply:depress parking brake ;firmly.
When the engine is running, the $(USA
only) or J(Canada only) indicator lamp
lights up in the instrument cluster.
XTo release: depress the brake pedal and keep
it depressed.
XPull release handle :.
When the ignition is switched on or the engine
is running, the $(USA only) or J(Can-
ada only) indicator lamp goes out in the instru-
ment cluster.
Parking the vehicle for a long period
If you leave the vehicle parked for longer than
four weeks, the battery may be damaged by
exhaustive discharging.
If you leave the vehicle parked for longer than six
weeks, the vehicle may suffer damage as a
result of lack of use.
XVisit a qualified specialist workshop and seek
advice.
iYou can obtain information about trickle
chargers from a qualified specialist work-
shop.
Driving tips
General notes
Important safety notes
GWARNING
If you switch off the ignition while driving,
safety-relevant functions are only available
with limitations, or not at all. This could affect, for example, the power steering and the brake
boosting effect. You will require considerably
more effort to steer and brake. There is a risk
of an accident.
Do not switch off the ignition while driving.
GWARNING
If you operate mobile communication equip-
ment while driving, you will be distracted from traffic conditions. You could also lose control
of the vehicle. There is a risk of an accident.
Only operate this equipment when the vehicle
is stationary.
Observe the legal requirements for the country
in which you are driving. Some jurisdictions pro-
hibit the driver from using a mobile phone while
driving a vehicle.
If you make a call while driving, always use
hands-free mode. Only operate the telephone
when the traffic situation permits. If you are
unsure, pull over to a safe location and stop
before operating the telephone.
Bear in mind that at a speed of only 30 mph
(approximately 50 km/h), the vehicle covers a
distance of 44 ft (approximately 14 m)per sec-
ond.
Drive sensibly – save fuel
Observe the following tips to save fuel:
XThe tires should always be inflated to the rec-
ommended tire pressure.
XRemove unnecessary loads.
XRemove roof racks when they are not needed.
XWarm up the engine at low engine speeds.
XAvoid frequent acceleration or braking.
XHave all maintenance work carried out as
indicated by the service intervals in the Main-
tenance Booklet or by the service interval dis-
play.
Fuel consumption also increases when driving in cold weather, in stop-start traffic and in hilly ter-
rain.
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You have to depress the brake pedal more
firmly. Maintain a greater distance from the
vehicle in front.
After driving on a wet road or having the vehicle
washed, brake firmly while paying attention to
the traffic conditions. This will warm up the
brake discs, thereby drying them more quickly
and protecting them against corrosion.
Limited braking performance on salt-
treated roads
If you drive on salted roads, a layer of salt resi-
due may form on the brake discs and brake
pads. This can result in a significantly longer
braking distance.
RIn order to prevent any salt build-up, apply the
brakes occasionally while paying attention to
the traffic conditions.
RCarefully depress the brake pedal and the
beginning and end of a journey.
RMaintain a greater distance to the vehicle
ahead.
Servicing the brakes
!The brake fluid level may be too low, if:
Rif the red brake warning lamp lights up in
the instrument cluster and
Ryou hear a warning tone while the engine is
running
Observe additional warning messages in the
multifunction display.
The brake fluid level may be too low due to
brake pad wear or leaking brake lines.
Have the brake system checked immediately.
Consult a qualified specialist workshop to
arrange this.
!Vehicles with 4MATIC: function or per-
formance tests may only be carried out on a 2-
axle dynamometer. If you wish to operate the
vehicle on such a dynamometer, please con-
sult a qualified specialist workshop in
advance. You could otherwise damage the
drive train or the brake system.
!Vehicles with 4MATIC: as the ESP®sys-
tem operates automatically, the engine and
the ignition must be switched off (SmartKey in
position 0or 1in the ignition lock or Start/
Stop button in position 0or 1) while the park- ing brake is being tested on a brake dyna-
mometer.
Braking maneuvers triggered automatically
by ESP
®may seriously damage the brake sys-
tem.
!Vehicles with 4MATIC: as the ESP®sys-
tem operates automatically, the engine and
the ignition system must be switched off
(SmartKey in position 0or 1in the ignition
lock or Start/Stop button in position 0or 1)
when:
Rtesting the parking brake on a brake dyna-
mometer.
Ryou intend to have the vehicle towed with
the front axle raised.
Braking maneuvers triggered automatically
by ESP
®may seriously damage the brake sys-
tem.
All checks and maintenance work on the brake
system must be carried out at a qualified spe-
c

ialist workshop.
Have brake pads installed and brake fluid
replaced at a qualified specialist workshop.
If the brake system has only been subject to
moderate loads, you should test the functional-
ity of your brakes at regular intervals. To do so,
press firmly on the brake pedal when driving at a
high speed. This improves the grip of the brake
pads.
You can find a description of Brake Assist (BAS) on (
Ypage 62) or of BAS PLUS with Cross-Traffic
Assist on (Ypage 62).
The braking characteristics of the vehicle can be
seriously impaired if:
Rbrake pads other than those recommended
are installed
Rthe recommended brake fluid is not used
Safe braking can no longer be guaranteed.
Driving on wet roads
Hydroplaning
If water has accumulated to a certain depth on
the road surface, there is a danger of hydro-
planing occurring, even if:
Ryou drive at low speeds.
Rthe tires have adequate tread depth.
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Rear sensors
CenterApprox. 48 in (approx .
12 0cm)
CornersApprox. 32 in (approx .
80 cm)
Minimum distanc e
CenterApprox. 8in (approx .20 cm )
CornersApprox. 6in (approx .15 cm )
If there is an obstacle within this range, th erel -
evan twarning displays ligh tup and awarning
tone sounds. If th edistanc efalls belo wthemin -
imum ,th edistanc emay no longer be shown.
Warning displays
Warning display for th efron tarea
:
Segment son th eleft-han dside of th evehi-
cle
;Segment son th eright-hand side of th evehi-
cle
=Segment sshowin goperational readiness
The warning displays sho wthedistanc e
between th esensor sand th eobstacle. The
warning display for th efron tarea is locate don
th edashboar dabov eth ecenter air vents .The
warning display for th erear area is locate d
between th erear seats.
The warning display for eac hside of th evehicl e
is divided int ofiv eyellow and two red segments .
PARKTRONI Cis operational if yellow segments
showin goperational readiness =ligh tup.
The selected transmission position and th e
direction in whic hth evehicl eis rollin gdeter-
min ewhic hwarning display is active when th e
engin eis running.
Transmission posi-
tionWarning displa y
DFrontarea activated
R or NRear and fron tareas
activated
PNo areas activated
On eor mor esegments ligh tup as th evehicl e
approaches an obstacle, depending on th evehi-
cle's distanc efrom th eobstacle.
From the:
Rsixth segmen tonwards ,you will hear an inter-
mittent warning tone for approximately two
seconds.
Rseventh segmen tonwards ,you will hear a
warning tone for approximately two seconds.
This indicates that you hav eno wreached th e
minimum distance.
Deactivating/activating PARKTRONIC
:Deactivates/activates PARKTRONI C
;Indicatorlamp
If indicator lamp ;lights up, PARKTRONI Cis
deactivated. Active Parking Assist is then also
deactivated.
iPARKTRONI Cis automatically activated
when you tur nth eSmartKey to position 2in
th eignition lock.
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Problems with PARKTRONIC
ProblemPossible causes/consequences andMSolutions
Only the red segments in
the PARKTRONIC warn-
ing displays are lit. You
also hear a warning tone
for approximately two
seconds.
PARKTRONIC is then
deactivated and the indi-
cator lamp on the
PARKTRONIC button
lights up.PARKTRONIC has malfunctioned and has switched off.
XIf problems persist, have PARKTRONIC checked at a qualified spe-
cialist workshop.
Only the red segments in
the PARKTRONIC warn-
ing displays are lit.
PARKTRONIC is then
deactivated.The PARKTRONIC sensors are dirty or there is interference.
XClean the PARKTRONIC sensors (Ypage 267).
XSwitch the ignition back on.
The problem may be caused by an external source of radio or ultra-
sound waves.
XSee if PARKTRONIC functions in a different location.
Active Parking Assist
General notes
Active Parking Assist is an electronic parking aid
with ultrasound. It measures the road on both
sides of the vehicle. A parking symbol indicates a suitable parking space. Active steering inter-
vention and brake application can assist you
during parking. You may also use PARKTRONIC
(
Ypage 163).
iThe active braking application is only avail-
able on vehicles with automatic transmission.
Important safety notes
Active Parking Assist is merely an aid. It is not a
replacement for your attention to your immedi-
ate surroundings. You are always responsible
for safe maneuvering, parking and exiting a
parking space. Make sure that no persons, ani-
mals or objects are in the maneuvering range.
When PARKTRONIC is switched off, Active Park-
ing Assist is also unavailable.
GWARNING
While parking or pulling out of a parking
space, the vehicle swings out and can drive
onto areas of the oncoming lane. This could
result in a collision with another road user.
There is a risk of an accident.
Pay attention to other road users. Stop the
vehicle if necessary or cancel the Active Park- ing Assist parking procedure.
!If unavoidable, you should drive over obsta-
cles such as curbs slowly and not at a sharp
angle. Otherwise, you may damage the
wheels or tires.
Active Parking Assist may possibly indicate
parking spaces which are not suitable for park-
ing, for example:
Rwhere parking or stopping is prohibited
Rin front of driveways or entrances and exits
Ron unsuitable surfaces
Parking tips:
ROn narrow roads, drive as close to the parking
space as possible.
RParking spaces that are littered or overgrown
might be identified or measured incorrectly.
RParking spaces that are partially occupied by
trailer drawbars might not be identified as
such or be measured incorrectly.
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the steering, before the vehicle has exited the
parking space completely. This is useful, for
example when you recognize that it is already
possible to pull out of the parking space.
Canceling Active Parking Assist
You can cancel Active Parking Assist at any
time.
XStop the movement of the multifunction
steering wheel or steer yourself.
Active Parking Assist will be canceled at once.
ThePark Assist Canceled
message
appears in the multifunction display and you
hear a tone.
or
XPress the PARKTRONIC button on the center
console (Ypage 165).
PARKTRONIC is switched off and Active Park-
ing Assist is immediately canceled. The Park
Assist Canceledmessage appears in the
multifunction display and you hear a tone.
Active Parking Assist is canceled automatically
if:
Rthe transmission is shifted too early
Rtransmission position Pis selected
Rparking using Active Parking Assist is no lon-
ger possible
Ryou are driving faster than 6 mph (10 km/h)
Ra wheel spins, ESP®intervenes or fails. In
such cases the ÷warning lamp lights up in
the instrument cluster.
A warning tone sounds. The parking symbol dis-
appears and the multifunction display shows the
Park Assist Canceled
message.
When Active Parking Assist is canceled, you
must steer and brake again yourself.
If a system malfunction occurs, the vehicle is
braked to a standstill. To drive on, depress the
accelerator again.
Rear view camera
General notes
Rear view camera :is an optical parking and
maneuvering aid. It shows the area behind your
vehicle with guide lines in the multimedia sys-
tem display.
The area behind the vehicle is displayed as a
mirror image, as in the rear view mirror.
iThe text shown in the multimedia system
display depends on the language setting. The
following are examples of rear view camera
messages in the multimedia system display.
Important safety notes
The rear view camera is only an aid. It is not a
replacement for your attention to your immedi-
ate surroundings. You are always responsible
for safe maneuvering and parking. When maneu-
vering or parking, make sure that there are no
persons, animals or objects in the area in which you are maneuvering.
Under the following circumstances, the rear
view camera will not function, or will function in
a limited manner:
Rif the trunk lid is open
Rin heavy rain, snow or fog
Rat night or in very dark places
Rif the camera is exposed to very bright light
Rif the area is lit by fluorescent bulbs or LED
lighting (the display may flicker)
Rif there is a sudden change in temperature,
e.g. when driving into a heated garage in win- ter
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